NHTSA recall 22V-050 (22V050000)
electrical system recall reported February 2, 2022 - about 26,681 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V050000
- Also written as
- 22V-050
- Manufacturer number
- SB-22-18-002
- Reported
- February 2, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~26,681
- Component
- electrical system
What is being recalled
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model 3, Model S, Model X, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A software error may cause a valve in the heat pump to open unintentionally and trap the refrigerant inside the evaporator, resulting in decreased defrosting performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems."
Why it is dangerous
Decreased defrosting performance may reduce the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-18-002.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-050 when calling a dealer.
Affected 4 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.